Early detection and persistent positivity of anti-Leishmania antibodies using a recombinant protein-based ELISA in naturally infected dogs in Brazil
Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a zoonotic disease caused by Leishmania infantum, for which dogs constitute the main urban parasite reservoir.Control measures and the treatment of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) are essential to reduce VL cases.Early and accurate detection of L.infantum-infected dogs is crucial to the success